Anger after Tesco takes 'crazy' amount from customers' bank accounts in new UK policy

A man was left "gobsmacked" after noticing £120 had been taken from his bank account after visiting a petrol station in Manchester - despite only filling up £15.

The driver, named Scott, had visited the Esso Tesco in Ardwick Green this week, and paid at the pump. But after checking his account later that day, he was shocked to find £120 had been taken.

It comes after another driver was left 'absolutely fuming' after she noticed the same amount had been taken from her account after visiting the same petrol station last week.

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Unable to contact his bank, Scott decided to drive back to the petrol station and claims it was only then that he spotted a sign inside the shop warning customers about the charge.

A sign at the cash desk said: "Please note, paying at pump with your card will automatically charge £120 then refund the difference back to your account from your fuel total."

The policy is being rolled out at forecourts across the UK due to the rising cost of fuel, and is intended to stop people driving off without paying for fuel, or filling their car with more than they can afford.

But the move has been slammed by drivers across the country who accused the supermarket giant of "robbery." Speaking to the M.E.N, Scott said law-abiding customers shouldn't be penalised.

"I was gobsmacked, the financial implications of this are huge," he said. "They shouldn’t be putting this in in the first place. Have more security at pumps if that is the issue.

"What if there was a family filling up on their way to Tesco and only had £120 left in their bank and then went to try and do a food shop and couldn't pay?

"It is crazy. The sign is